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Avoiding discrimination while preventing illegal working: code of practice, 2014

Guidance for employers on how to avoid discrimination when carrying out right to work checks.

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Employers must carry out right to work checks on their workers before they employ them. This code of practice provides practical guidance on how to avoid unlawful discrimination when carrying out these checks.

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If you’re reasonably satisfied that the worker has an outstanding application with the Home Office that was made before their previous leave expired or has an outstanding appeal against a Home Office decision, you can get a Positive Verification Notice from the Employer Checking Service.